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AK12 FKO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BACK MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BACK MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 138,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 132,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,564 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 120,469 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear REFLECTOR CRACKED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,464 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner tread on limit in area's of inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,054 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AK12 FKO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 FKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 FKO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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